Dr. Wallace "Wally" L. Lewis

Dr. Wallace "Wally" L. Lewis, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, received his Bachelors from the University of Akron and his Masters and Doctorate at the University of Iowa. He was a dedicated teacher of 36 years, having taught History at Maryville College from the fall of 1962 to spring of 1998. After retirement, he was Professor Emeritus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen L. and Thelma Stormer Lewis and son, Harold Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn M. Lewis; children, Amelia Lewis, Beth (David) Lazar, Erik Lewis, Treva (Zach) Sasser; 8 grandchildren; sister, Norma (Tom) Bordenkircher of OH; nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at New Providence Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Musick officiating. Receiving of friends in Westminster Hall will follow beginning at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maryville College Scholarship Fund, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804; New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801; or a charity of choice.